Month: March 2018

Inspiring Mental Health Accounts on Instagram

Inspiring Mental Health Accounts on Instagram

Depression with its frequent symptoms of sadness, withdrawal and isolation can often make individuals who suffer from it feel lonely. One way to connect with others and possibly better understand your condition is to follow positive mental health social media sites, such as the following 

Create a Wellness Recovery Action Plan

Create a Wellness Recovery Action Plan

A Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) can help you identify the challenges you face as the result of a mental health condition, understand your past and present experiences, and specify the recovery that you desire. Most importantly a WRAP can offer structure and provide hope 

Encouraging Healthy Behaviors in Adolescent Girls

Encouraging Healthy Behaviors in Adolescent Girls

Beginning in puberty and continuing through adulthood, females have a higher risk for and incidence of depression. In addition, girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to experience anxiety and depression than their peers without ADHD. Adolescent girls need strong connections